Restoration Tips

[Blocker]

The rust along the seam of the side panels says to me that the top of the rear quarter panel will also need repairs so if cutting panels from another car cut along the quarter panel an inch or so below the seam, I would also cut along the roof an inch or so above the gutter joint. You can then unpick these sections and if needed have them as repair sections.

You are dead right! The inside 'ledge' where the seam is... That ledge has a few places where rust has gone right through it.
Thanks to leaky windows seals!

Thanks again, keep them coming.

[Blocker]

I hooked up my new (read cheap) air tool sander and took off a couple layers of paint!
But I'll need more than 80 grit cause it took too much effort.

[Absinth]

A 4 inch angle grinder with guard removed and a rubber sanding disc attachment is a better option.

If you have a decent sized compressor it is cost effective to buy a pressure blaster from Trade Tools (less than $200) and sand blast the hard to get at area's yourself. The ceramic nozel tips wear out quickly and are expensive to buy in Australia, can also be hard to find a supplier as Trade Tools don't sell the consumables.

You can buy packs of ten tip in different nozel sizes from the US on Ebay for $5 to $10 a pack. I buy 5 packs at a time and postage is less than $10 priority mail.

I have used my blaster on wheel rims, various panels, steel handrails, my work trailer and for frosting glass window panes..... it was well worth the money to buy it and has saved me ten times it's value.

[stickthis]

I hooked up my new (read cheap) air tool sander and took off a couple layers of paint!
But I'll need more than 80 grit cause it took too much effort.

"too much effort" that's half the fun isn't it? Looking back at the end of the day dripping with sweat having a drink and admiring what you have or haven't achieved for the day.

Absinth, I have often wondered about those blasters. Not to sure if I can be stuffed with the mess they leave behind.

[Devils Grip]

Taken from the Imperial Blasting web site down Newcastle way.


www.bicarb.com.au


Automotive
Ball Park Pricing Guide
Please note that these prices are a guide only and each job is quoted individually.
We offer these prices only to help you with your project budget plan.
Prices are for Soda/Plastic blasting services carried out in our workshop.
inc fine mineral abrasive blasting of rust effected areas.
Please note, we rarely use plastic blast media, however should you have a particular desire we can use it on your vehicle, at least 3 weeks notice is required as we may need to order it in (prices may also be slightly higher).
Prices are based on standard sized vehicle such as XY Falcon, HQ Monaro, Charger, etc.
Smaller cars such as Escorts, Fiats, Datsuns, etc will be slightly cheaper and naturally larger vehicles
such as Cadillacs, Kombi, Impala, etc will be slightly dearer.


Body shell only rolling (NO bolt on panels) everything you can see with the car on it's wheels $1500 - $1800
Body shell on rotisserie (ours or yours) completely inside and out and underneath $2500
bolt on panels, doors, gaurds, nose cones $130ea
Ute tail gate and panel van lift up tail gate $110 - $130
Boot lid & Bonnets if possible in fine abrasive $180 - $250
Door jams only $80 ea
Engine bay Strip $350 - $450
Alloy Wheels $35 - $60ea
Please ask for a quote on your particular vehicle, panel or part $P.OA

* Some vehicles (mostly European) have been found to have a rubber like sealer on the undercarriage that can not be blasted off as easily as other materials.
Vehicles that have these coatings may incur extra charges, however we would fully discuss this with you prior to commencing work. Any additional costs would be minimal.

* There will be a $100 surcharge for fabrication of rotisserie brackets on rare vehicles where we are unlikely to re-use the brackets, e.g Lamborghini, Ferrari, Datsun 120Y, etc.
There is no extra charge on common vehicles like Falcons, Monaros, Mustangs, or anything we already have brackets for, feel free to check on with us if you have any queries.

Please note that we are able to blast your car with fine abrasive, which is CHEAPER than soda blasting and therefore will reflect in the final costing of your job.
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Fine Mineral Blasting Prices
Automotive
Ball Park Pricing Guide
Please note that these prices are a guide only and each job is quoted individually.
We offer these prices only to help you with your project budget plan.

Prices are for Fine Mineral Abrasive blasting services carried out in our workshop.
THIS IS OUR RECOMMENDED METHOD AND MOST COMMON ON 95% OF JOBS.
Prices are based on standard sized vehicle such as XY Falcon, HQ Monaro, Charger, etc.
Smaller cars such as Escorts, Fiats, Datsuns, etc will be slightly cheaper and naturally larger vehicles
such as Cadillacs, Kombi, Impala, etc will be slightly dearer.


Body shell only rolling (NO bolt on panels) everything you can see with the car on it's wheels $900 - $1000
Body shell on rotisserie (ours or yours) completely inside and out and underneath $1600*
Some customers opt to have the roof and 1/4s done with soda this will add approx $300 to the above prices
bolt on panels, doors, gaurds, nose cones $80ea
HQ - WB front inner wheel arches $50ea
HQ - WB radiator support panel $120
Ute tail gate and panel van lift up tail gate lower $60 upper $30
Boot lid & Bonnets if possible in fine abrasive $120 - $150
Door jams only $50 ea
Engine bay Strip $200 - $300
Steel Wheels $10 - $20ea
Please ask for a quote on your particular vehicle, panel or part $P.OA


* Some vehicles (mostly European) have been found to have a rubber like sealer on the undercarriage that can not be blasted off as easily as other materials.
Vehicles that have these coatings may incur extra charges, however we would fully discuss this with you prior to commencing work. Any additional costs would be minimal.

* There will be a $100 surcharge for fabrication of rotisserie brackets on rare vehicles where we are unlikely to re-use the brackets, e.g Lamborghini, Ferrari, Datsun 120Y, etc.
There is no extra charge on common vehicles like Falcons, Monaros, Mustangs, or anything we already have brackets for, feel free to check on with us if you have any queries.

[wbute]

Is it possible to unpick the complete quarter panel off a ute to put on another one? Are the taiwanese copies that come up on ebay from time time any good?

[Absinth]

Is it possible to unpick the complete quarter panel off a ute to put on another one?

Yes, just takes a lot of time and patience drilling out all the spot welds. Buy a spot weld cutter, they are around $50 for a 6mm one but well worth the investment.

[wbute]

Thanks, might give it a go, got some surface rust from stick on rubber protection strips right along one quarter that is probably nearly right through.

[ozbox]

Is it possible to unpick the complete quarter panel off a ute to put on another one? Are the taiwanese copies that come up on ebay from time time any good?

the quarter panels for utes or vans that come up on ebay are genuine items as there was never a knock off copy done for them...

[Blocker]

Hey guys is there a need/desire to have a Restoration tips section? I have had one pm requesting one a few weeks back.

Would it be useful and used?


I bought some airtools today I feel like Tim the Toolman ugh ugh ugh,

New air line, Sander, Ratchet & cutting tool.